London’s Jamaican community is mobilizing support in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the Category 5 storm that caused widespread destruction across the island Tuesday.

One group in London is coming together to host a concert to raise funds for relief efforts on the island, while others organize a donation drive to collect day-to-day essentials for those in need.

“To see others reach out, come in and say ‘let's put this collective together,’ shows unity at a time when it's needed,” said Colin Caleb, the executive director at London Afrocentric Arts Association (LACA).

Hurricane Melissa is the strongest on record to hit Jamaica. Landslides, fallen trees and power outages were reported as it came ashore with 295 km/h winds, with officials cautioning that the cleanup and damage assessment co

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